CBS Evening News, December 14, 2020
U.S. administers first doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine; Norah O'Donnell reflects on the pandemic.
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U.S. administers first doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine; Norah O'Donnell reflects on the pandemic.
Vaccine distribution expands amid record COVID hospitalizations; Child's quest for answers about coronavirus pandemic takes unexpected turn
More snow forecasted for Pennsylvania after Christmas storm; ballet teacher still inspiring students after decades
Bad weather causes holiday travel delays; this girl's creation could help kids in cities she's never visited
Trump fires back over book claiming White House dysfunction; researchers reveal a secret side to elephant seals
Texas police searching for serial bomber; Is climate change affecting your allergies?
A developing storm will bring heavy snow and strong winds to the Northeast. Don Dahler reports from Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, which is still recovering from the last storm.
Dangerous snowstorm to hit the East Coast; royal wedding to boost Britain's economy.
States like Georgia and Florida are dealing with snow and sleet ahead of what's expected to be a crippling winter storm in the Northeast. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Savannah.
Record-breaking winter blast; President Trump: Russia dossier is "bogus"
More than 20 states issued wind chill advisories and warnings on Wednesday due and officials declared a snow emergency in Erie, Pennsylvania -- where residents are digging out from more than five feet of snow. DeMarco Morgan is there and spoke with CBSN about the cold weather.
Colossal snowfall in Erie County, Pennsylvania was captured on video by a drone.
Forecasters say a winter storm dumped a record amount of snow on Erie County and surrounding areas.
Erie, Pennsylvania, is expected to get more snow following a record-breaking Christmas storm -- and there might be more on the way. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan has the latest.
Americans heading home after Christmas may face flight delays and difficult road conditions after more than a foot of snow fell in parts of the country. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Many didn't make it to their holiday destinations on time. Heavy weather blanketed much of New England, while the Midwest shivered through a vicious cold snap. In the past two days, more than 7,800 flights were delayed and more than 255 were canceled. Anna Werner reports from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
Winter storm systems will impact millions of people from Texas to Maine over the next few days. San Antonio, Texas, saw rare snowfall Thursday night from a system that is making its way through the South and up to the Northeast. Nearly 18 inches of lake-effect snow fell in parts of New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Don Dahler reports.
As heavy hail pounds Texas and Mississippi, a possible snowstorm could be headed to the Northeast. Will your area be slammed with snow this weekend? WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has more details.
Communities along the southern New Jersey coast are cleaning up from widespread flooding. The massive winter storm left several towns underwater and thousands without power. People are returning home after crests topping nine feet forced evacuations. Some say the experience was worse than Superstorm Sandy. Jericka Duncan reports.
The snowfall in the New York City set a single-day record in Central Park. Five people in the city died from shoveling, and passengers packed Penn Station Sunday night, as train travel resumed. The nation's busiest commuter railroad started limited service Monday morning. David Begnaud reports.
The record-breaking blizzard that slammed the East Coast continues to claim lives; An Ohio police officer has a near-impossible assignment
Parts of the New Jersey shore were hit with significant flooding of icy waters. Some residents say the storm surge was greater than that of superstorm Sandy. Jericka Duncan reports from Wildwood, NJ.
Over two feet of snow fell in New York City, coming a tenth of an inch away from breaking the all-time snowfall record. Jamie Yuccas has reports on the storm and clean-up preparation for Monday morning’s commute.
East Coast blizzard claims over 28 lives The record-breaking blizzard that slammed the East Coast continues to claim lives. At least 28 people died from car accidents, heart attacks, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Officials are urging people to stay vigilant during the clean up. Kris Van Cleave reports from Washington, D.C., where two feet of snow fell.
The first signs of the major blizzard forecasted to hit the East Coast have arrived; Until recently, Tim Harris was the only restaurant owner in the country with Down syndrome.
Iran and the U.S. announce new attacks and match each other's threats as the war ramps up over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.
The Blue Angels said an aircraft "flew lower than standard profiles, resulting in a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas."
Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.
GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, obtained by CBS News, tracks the movements of the boat that carried Nolan Wells to Horn Island on July 4.
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.
The Blue Angels said an aircraft "flew lower than standard profiles, resulting in a disturbance on the beach that affected civilian chairs and umbrellas."
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world's 10th-biggest economy.
U.S. airlines say higher jet fuel prices are costing them billions more than they anticipated at the beginning of the year.
New law aims to address how businesses and consumers should transact amid the phase-out of the penny.
Judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington had appointed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney in Seattle. But he was fired shortly after.
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
Immigration officers could weigh use of Medicaid, food aid and housing help in green card decisions after Trump administration rescinds Biden-era public charge rule.
Ronaldo Salgado said he learned his father, 52-year-old Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, had been shot by an ICE officer in Houston last week through a video posted online that depicted him "screaming" for help.
A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday.
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
As of Tuesday, nearly 7,000 people in 34 states reported symptoms tied to a parasitic illness that, so far, has no official source. Carter Evans reports on what's suspected of being behind the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
Ukrainians are demonstrating in Kyiv and senior figures announcing their resignations over President Volodymyr Zelenksyy's move to oust his popular defense chief.
The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world's 10th-biggest economy.
A U.S.-Iranian woman who was trapped in Iran on allegations of espionage and collaborating with a hostile state that her attorney called "bogus" has departed the country, CBS News learned Wednesday.
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
Tech giant Samsung is set to debut a new line of foldable phones at its Galaxy Unpacked event next week. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
New York has become the first state in the U.S. to impose a moratorium on the construction of massive AI data centers. The pause takes effect immediately and halts the construction of new data centers for up to a year. Paris Marx, a technology podcast host, joins CBS News to discuss.
There's growing backlash nationwide against AI data centers and now New York is hitting pause. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order to delay the building boom. Kelly O'Grady has more.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., the sons of the Mexican man who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about their father's death.
Newly obtained GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tracks the movements of the boat that Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was on before he went missing. Wells was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
Liam LaFountain, mayor of Biddeford, Maine, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss his town's response to Monday's incident where an ICE officer shot and killed a man.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
The U.S. struck Iran overnight as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate. Iran responded with attacks on U.S. bases and facilities in the Middle East. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Cape Verde's goalie Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, talks with "CBS Mornings" about the team's inspiring run in the World Cup. The tiny country was playing in the tournament for the first time. Vozinha describes his unexpected rise to fame, challenges to becoming a professional player and his future in soccer.
Dani Bensky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, gave an emotional testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee during Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing. She detailed how the release of the Epstein files resulted in privacy and safety concerns, job loss and reputational harm.
Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing continues Thursday with witness testimony, as some key Republican senators remain undecided on whether to appoint him to the permanent role as attorney general. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.